Departmental Titles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (405)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

405. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2013 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23344/16]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

An Order changing the name of my Department to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has been approved by Government; the change of title will be effective from 23 July.